"Considered favorites for the title by Felipao (Scolari), the team finish fourth after losing again to a first-rate rival; the coach should not be kept at the helm," Folha said.

Several newspapers also highlighted the fact that goalkeeper Julio Cesar had conceded 18 goals in 12 games over two World Cups -- he had however been hailed as a hero only a fortnight ago for saving Brazil in the last 16 penalty shootout win over Chile.